Cast iron and aluminum alloy have long been the most common materials for blocks, pistons, cylinder heads, and other major components inside an engine. Nissan filed a patent a couple of years back for ...

Ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials are made of coated ceramic fibers surrounded by a ceramic matrix. They are tough, lightweight and capable of withstanding temperatures 300–400 degrees F hotter ...

Ceramic materials can maintain structural integrity at extremely high temperatures. This makes them ideal for aerospace applications, such as jet engine parts that endure intense heat during operation ...